Crosshatch Cowl

On one side, our Crosshatch Cowlâ€™s delicate criss-es and crosses appear etched by hand; while on the other, ridges resemble furrowed rows of just-planted seeds. This fabric may abound in complexity and dimensional interest, but itâ€™s really just a simple spin on easy-as-pie stockinette stitch!

Each stroke of the Crosshatch Cowl is drawn with Purl Sohoâ€™s single ply, fine merino yarn, aptly named Line Weight. We worked this fingering weight yarn on nice, big needles so that the fabric springs with extra loft and the light shines through!

No one else needs to know how little effort it takes to create this Crosshatch Cowl! Happy knitting! -Laura

Materials

1 (2) skein(s) of Purl Sohoâ€™s Line Weight, 100% merino. We used the color Heirloom White.

Pattern

Cast on 464 stitches.

Place marker and join for working in the round being careful to not twist the stitches.

Round 1: *K2tog dropping only the first stitch off the left needle, repeat from * until one stitch remains in the round, slip one purlwise, remove marker, replace slipped stitch onto left needle, K2tog dropping only the first stitch off the left needle, replace stitch marker.

[K2tog and slip only the first stitch off the left needle] 2 times, pass the first stitch over (just like a normal bind off), *k2tog and slip the first stitch off the left needle, pass the first stitch over, repeat from * until 2 stitches remain (1 stitch on the left needle and 1 stitch on the right needle), knit the last stitch and pass the first stitch over. Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining stitch.

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